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Nature-inspired tech to move transport towards net-zero

E&T

To drive down harmful emissions, engineers are taking inspiration from nature to come up with greener technologies, including helping current forms of transport, from cars to planes, evolve and move towards net-zero. The photovoltaic cells needed for a tree have been lab tested and a working prototype is in development.

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Molder Emphasizes Circularity in Molding, Extrusion, Automation and AM

Mold Making Technology

Direct compounding injection molding (DCIM) Another form of sustainable solutions is shown by the direct compounding injection molding (DCIM) process, with which the company says up to 50% of material costs can be saved, also giving the processor considerably more freedom and control in the development of formulas.